{"id":2236,"date":"2024-07-15T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/?p=2236"},"modified":"2024-07-15T14:45:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T18:45:18","slug":"new-fiber-optic-program-pole-yard-is-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/2024\/07\/15\/new-fiber-optic-program-pole-yard-is-up\/","title":{"rendered":"New Fiber Optic Program Pole Yard is Up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) is launching a new 12-week Fiber Optic Technician course on its main campus. Students can earn the Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT\u00ae) credential through the Fiber Optic Association, with the first cohort starting August 26, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an added benefit, students will also obtain a Class A Commercial Driver&#8217;s License (CDL) through the college\u2019s existing CDL program, enhancing their skill set and employability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pole yard has been installed on the main campus for students to learn essential skills in pole climbing and working with various utility lines, including fiber optics, electricity, cable, telephone, and other communication cables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/Pole-Set-SWCC-2024-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Workers install utility poles for students to learn how to work in the air\" class=\"wp-image-2237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/Pole-Set-SWCC-2024-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/Pole-Set-SWCC-2024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/Pole-Set-SWCC-2024-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/Pole-Set-SWCC-2024-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/Pole-Set-SWCC-2024.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The CFOT\u00ae&nbsp;certification program covers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overview of fiber optic applications and installations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communications systems using fiber optics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fiber optic components for networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installation of premises and outside plant fiber optic cable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Splicing and termination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testing fiber optic components and cable plants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will engage in hands-on lab exercises, gaining practical experience in splicing, termination, and testing. To support this new initiative, a new pole yard has been installed on campus for students to train on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CFOT\u00ae&nbsp;certification is widely recognized in the industry and is suitable for contractors, installers, consultants, network designers, estimators, and trainers. This program is a FastForward-eligible program. FastForward is offered through all 23 of Virginia\u2019s Community Colleges. It is a&nbsp;financial assistance program&nbsp;that rewards students who complete training and earn a high-demand industry certification. In addition to funding and incentives only offered at Virginia\u2019s Community Colleges, students can access campus resources and student benefits by training at a community college and exploring the next steps for future education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the new Fiber Optic Technician program or the existing CDL training, contact Southwest Virginia Community College\u2019s Workforce and Continuing Education department at 276-964-7244.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) is launching a new 12-week Fiber Optic Technician course on its main campus. 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